The Drivehttps://www.capradio.org/media/12264827/thedrive_1x1.pngThe Drivehttps://www.capradio.org/news/the-drive/https://www.capradio.org/news/the-drive/Who are the people driving change in our communities? What can be learned from their experiences? The Drive is a podcast about personal stories on the road to leadership.Who are the people driving change in our communities? What can be learned from their experiences? The Drive is a podcast about personal stories on the road to leadership.American,Leadership,Forum,Drive Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:10:00 GMTen-USCopyright 2026, CapRadioCPR RSS Generator 2.0120noCapRadioWho are the people driving change in our communities? What can be learned from their experiences? The Drive is a podcast about personal stories on the road to leadership.webmaster@capradio.orgAlana Mathews Arcurio: Standing Alonefull12Alana Mathews Arcurio is an attorney working on climate change policy for the State of California. She shares an experience from her time at a college prep school and how it forged her passion to give a voice to the unheard. ]]>Alana Mathews Arcurio is an attorney working on climate change policy for the State of California. She shares an experience from her time at a college prep school and how it forged her passion to give a voice to the unheard. ]]>https://www.capradio.org/147129Thu, 12 Mar 2020 07:00:00 GMThttps://www.capradio.org/147129noAlana Mathews Arcurio is an attorney working on climate change policy for the State of California. She shares an experience from her time at a college prep school and how it forged her passion to give a voice to the unheard.Alana Mathews Arcurio is an attorney working on climate change policy for the State of California. She shares an experience from her time at a college prep school and how it forged her passion to give a voice to the unheard.webmaster@capradio.orgwebmaster@capradio.orgAmerican,Leadership,Forum,DriveBasim Elkarra: Rising Above Hatefull11Basim Elkarra is the Executive Director of the Council on American Islamic Relations for Sacramento and the Central Valley. He grew up in the Bay Area and then moved to Sacramento, where he discovered locals have a wider range of views. The Muslim civil rights leader speaks on his experience with hate in politics and Islamophobia from the Gulf War, 9/11 and through 2020.
]]>Basim Elkarra is the Executive Director of the Council on American Islamic Relations for Sacramento and the Central Valley. He grew up in the Bay Area and then moved to Sacramento, where he discovered locals have a wider range of views. The Muslim civil rights leader speaks on his experience with hate in politics and Islamophobia from the Gulf War, 9/11 and through 2020.
]]>https://www.capradio.org/146669Thu, 05 Mar 2020 08:00:00 GMThttps://www.capradio.org/146669noBasim Elkarra is the Executive Director of the Council on American Islamic Relations for Sacramento and the Central Valley. The Muslim civil rights leader talks navigating Islamophobia, misconceptions and racism.Basim Elkarra is the Executive Director of the Council on American Islamic Relations for Sacramento and the Central Valley. The Muslim civil rights leader talks navigating Islamophobia, misconceptions and racism.webmaster@capradio.orgwebmaster@capradio.orgAmerican,Leadership,Forum,DriveJim Tabuchi: Making An Impactfull10Jim Tabuchi left his successful career with Hewlett Packard at just 42 to pursue a different goal: to make more deposits into his “social bank account.” In his current role as volunteer CEO and Executive Director of the Sacramento Mandarins, he’s focused on helping youth gain life skills through musical performance. Tabuchi discusses his Japanese heritage, his first job at his parents’ department store in Stockton and making the jump from the corporate world to public service.

]]>Jim Tabuchi left his successful career with Hewlett Packard at just 42 to pursue a different goal: to make more deposits into his “social bank account.” In his current role as volunteer CEO and Executive Director of the Sacramento Mandarins, he’s focused on helping youth gain life skills through musical performance. Tabuchi discusses his Japanese heritage, his first job at his parents’ department store in Stockton and making the jump from the corporate world to public service.

]]>https://www.capradio.org/146376Thu, 27 Feb 2020 08:00:00 GMThttps://www.capradio.org/146376noJim Tabuchi is the volunteer CEO and Executive Director of the Sacramento Mandarins. He retired from a lucrative career at Hewlett Packard at age 42 to lead the organization, which helps youth transform their lives through music.Jim Tabuchi is the volunteer CEO and Executive Director of the Sacramento Mandarins. He retired from a lucrative career at Hewlett Packard at age 42 to lead the organization, which helps youth transform their lives through music.webmaster@capradio.orgwebmaster@capradio.orgAmerican,Leadership,Forum,DriveLial Jones: Leading Quietlyfull9As the Mort and Marcy Friedman Director and CEO of the Crocker Art Museum, Lial Jones helps people find meaning for themselves through art. Jones has been a collector since her childhood, which was unstable at times. But it was her early exposure to museums that helped forge her path as a leader in the international arts world. Jones speaks on her work in museums and the relationship between art and society.

]]>As the Mort and Marcy Friedman Director and CEO of the Crocker Art Museum, Lial Jones helps people find meaning for themselves through art. Jones has been a collector since her childhood, which was unstable at times. But it was her early exposure to museums that helped forge her path as a leader in the international arts world. Jones speaks on her work in museums and the relationship between art and society.

]]>https://www.capradio.org/146028Thu, 20 Feb 2020 08:00:00 GMThttps://www.capradio.org/146028noLial Jones is the Mort and Marcy Friedman Director and CEO of the Crocker Art Museum. Through a sometimes unstable childhood to her current role, she has found art can help people find meaning for themselves.Lial Jones is the Mort and Marcy Friedman Director and CEO of the Crocker Art Museum. Through a sometimes unstable childhood to her current role, she has found art can help people find meaning for themselves.webmaster@capradio.orgwebmaster@capradio.orgAmerican,Leadership,Forum,DriveApril Javist: Facing Conflictfull8From her rebellious childhood ripping political signs out of front yards to her current role as Executive Director of the Sacramento Public Library Foundation, April Javist has never been afraid to stand up for what she believes in. Javist was raised in a Republican household during the Nixon era, an experience that fueled her politically curious nature. She moved from working in politics to now working to improve childhood literacy rates.

]]>From her rebellious childhood ripping political signs out of front yards to her current role as Executive Director of the Sacramento Public Library Foundation, April Javist has never been afraid to stand up for what she believes in. Javist was raised in a Republican household during the Nixon era, an experience that fueled her politically curious nature. She moved from working in politics to now working to improve childhood literacy rates.

]]>https://www.capradio.org/145767Thu, 13 Feb 2020 08:00:00 GMThttps://www.capradio.org/145767noApril Javist is the Executive Director of the Sacramento Public Library Foundation, where she channels her passion into childhood literacy. She discovered her rebellious side at a very early age.April Javist is the Executive Director of the Sacramento Public Library Foundation, where she channels her passion into childhood literacy. She discovered her rebellious side at a very early age.webmaster@capradio.orgwebmaster@capradio.orgAmerican,Leadership,Forum,DriveRev. Kevin Ross: Self-Worthfull7
Reverend Kevin Ross has almost always had a sense of worthiness, his confidence shining from his days at Sunday school to his youth motivational speaking duo, the ‘Brothers of Thunder.’ But the Sacramento spiritual leader experienced a hard-learned lesson in love when a college break up sent him spiraling into depression. He tells Host Katie McCleary it was his community that helped redefine his self-image and his relationships.
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Reverend Kevin Ross has almost always had a sense of worthiness, his confidence shining from his days at Sunday school to his youth motivational speaking duo, the ‘Brothers of Thunder.’ But the Sacramento spiritual leader experienced a hard-learned lesson in love when a college break up sent him spiraling into depression. He tells Host Katie McCleary it was his community that helped redefine his self-image and his relationships.
]]>https://www.capradio.org/144990Thu, 06 Feb 2020 14:00:00 GMThttps://www.capradio.org/144990no‘Rev. Kev’ is a spiritual leader in Sacramento who was destined to be a preacher. He was poised for success until a college romance threw him off-course.‘Rev. Kev’ is a spiritual leader in Sacramento who was destined to be a preacher. He was poised for success until a college romance threw him off-course.webmaster@capradio.orgwebmaster@capradio.orgAmerican,Leadership,Forum,DriveThe Drive Season 2 Coming Soon!trailerThis season on The Drive we hear from six people who are leading change in the Sacramento region. 

Host Katie McCleary talks with several guests who are focused on improving the lives of children- through reading, art or music. Jim Tabuchi left his high-powered job at Hewlett Packard at age 42 to focus on something he longed to do: mentor youth through music. Today he’s the President and CEO of the Sacramento Mandarins. April Javist, Executive Director of the Sacramento Public Library Foundation, has always had a rebellious side. She has made it her mission to improve childhood literacy rates. Lial Jones had a tough childhood, but she found solace in biking to local art and history museums. Today she’s Director of the Crocker Art Museum. 

Other guests on The Drive are focused on social justice. Basim Elkarra, the Executive Director of Sacramento’s Council on American Islamic Relations, has found ways to build bridges between cultures, even with some of the most unlikely people. Reverend Kevin Ross, Senior Minister of Unity of Sacramento, inspires his congregation to reach for their highest goals. He has been able to reach his own dreams by knowing his self-worth. Alana Dionne Mathews has advocated for victims as a district attorney for Sacramento County. Today she is a consultant for the State of California, working to ensure the public is involved in the political process.

]]>This season on The Drive we hear from six people who are leading change in the Sacramento region. 

Host Katie McCleary talks with several guests who are focused on improving the lives of children- through reading, art or music. Jim Tabuchi left his high-powered job at Hewlett Packard at age 42 to focus on something he longed to do: mentor youth through music. Today he’s the President and CEO of the Sacramento Mandarins. April Javist, Executive Director of the Sacramento Public Library Foundation, has always had a rebellious side. She has made it her mission to improve childhood literacy rates. Lial Jones had a tough childhood, but she found solace in biking to local art and history museums. Today she’s Director of the Crocker Art Museum. 

Other guests on The Drive are focused on social justice. Basim Elkarra, the Executive Director of Sacramento’s Council on American Islamic Relations, has found ways to build bridges between cultures, even with some of the most unlikely people. Reverend Kevin Ross, Senior Minister of Unity of Sacramento, inspires his congregation to reach for their highest goals. He has been able to reach his own dreams by knowing his self-worth. Alana Dionne Mathews has advocated for victims as a district attorney for Sacramento County. Today she is a consultant for the State of California, working to ensure the public is involved in the political process.

]]>https://www.capradio.org/144631Thu, 23 Jan 2020 14:00:00 GMThttps://www.capradio.org/144631noHear compelling personal stories from people impacting countless lives in the Sacramento region.Hear compelling personal stories from people impacting countless lives in the Sacramento region.webmaster@capradio.orgwebmaster@capradio.orgAmerican,Leadership,Forum,DriveDaniel Hahn: Tough Love And Compassionfull6]]>]]>https://www.capradio.org/128038Fri, 21 Dec 2018 16:25:00 GMThttps://www.capradio.org/128038noSacramento Police Chief Daniel Hahn credits his adoptive mother with helping him overcome hardship and instilling in him the value public service.Sacramento Police Chief Daniel Hahn credits his adoptive mother with helping him overcome hardship and instilling in him the value public service.webmaster@capradio.orgwebmaster@capradio.orgAmerican,Leadership,Forum,DriveCassandra Pye: Confidence And The High Roadfull5]]>]]>https://www.capradio.org/127630Thu, 13 Dec 2018 23:17:00 GMThttps://www.capradio.org/127630noCassandra Pye’s passion for politics lead her to a successful and fulfilling career as a Republican strategist. But she hasn’t always been seen as an equal by her peers in the white-male-dominated field of politics.Cassandra Pye’s passion for politics lead her to a successful and fulfilling career as a Republican strategist. But she hasn’t always been seen as an equal by her peers in the white-male-dominated field of politics.webmaster@capradio.orgwebmaster@capradio.orgAmerican,Leadership,Forum,DriveVikram Janardhan: Curiosity And Sacrificefull4]]>]]>https://www.capradio.org/127282Thu, 06 Dec 2018 22:51:00 GMThttps://www.capradio.org/127282noVikram Janardhan risked his life savings to invent a medical device to help millions suffering from stroke.Vikram Janardhan risked his life savings to invent a medical device to help millions suffering from stroke.webmaster@capradio.orgwebmaster@capradio.orgAmerican,Leadership,Forum,DriveMarco Rodriguez: Positivity and Educationfull3]]>]]>https://www.capradio.org/126976Fri, 30 Nov 2018 00:48:00 GMThttps://www.capradio.org/126976noAs a young man traveling from Mexico, Marco Rodriguez faced many challenges in America. Fifteen years later, he found himself a paraplegic and serving former President George W. Bush.As a young man traveling from Mexico, Marco Rodriguez faced many challenges in America. Fifteen years later, he found himself a paraplegic and serving former President George W. Bush.webmaster@capradio.orgwebmaster@capradio.orgAmerican,Leadership,Forum,DriveWilliam Ishmael: Transformation And Relationshipsfull2]]>]]>https://www.capradio.org/126610Wed, 21 Nov 2018 21:23:00 GMThttps://www.capradio.org/126610noWilliam Ishmael’s journey has taken him from Kentucky to Sacramento, where he went from being a happily married, straight, civil engineer to being a happily married, gay, artist in California.William Ishmael’s journey has taken him from Kentucky to Sacramento, where he went from being a happily married, straight, civil engineer to being a happily married, gay, artist in California.webmaster@capradio.orgwebmaster@capradio.orgAmerican,Leadership,Forum,DriveFaith Whitmore: Grace and Forgivenessfull1]]>]]>https://www.capradio.org/126281Thu, 15 Nov 2018 23:51:00 GMThttps://www.capradio.org/126281noAs a young pastor, Faith Whitmore was assigned to a congregation in a small California foothill town. The locals told her they didn’t want a young single woman to lead them.As a young pastor, Faith Whitmore was assigned to a congregation in a small California foothill town. The locals told her they didn’t want a young single woman to lead them.webmaster@capradio.orgwebmaster@capradio.orgAmerican,Leadership,Forum,DriveComing Soon: The Drive PodcastThe Drive podcast reveals the personal stories behind local changemakers. Host Katie McCleary talks with leaders in the greater Sacramento area about the moments that made them who they are and the lessons they’ve learned along the way.The Drive podcast reveals the personal stories behind local changemakers. Host Katie McCleary talks with leaders in the greater Sacramento area about the moments that made them who they are and the lessons they’ve learned along the way.

]]>https://www.capradio.org/123123Tue, 18 Sep 2018 22:54:00 GMThttps://www.capradio.org/123123noThe Drive podcast reveals the personal stories behind local changemakers. Host Katie McCleary talks with leaders in the greater Sacramento area about the moments that made them who they are and the lessons they’ve learned along the way.The Drive podcast reveals the personal stories behind local changemakers. Host Katie McCleary talks with leaders in the greater Sacramento area about the moments that made them who they are and the lessons they’ve learned along the way.webmaster@capradio.orgwebmaster@capradio.orgAmerican,Leadership,Forum,Drive